• Celebration of Spring Exhibitions at the IAS

    Institute of the Arts and Sciences 100 Panetta Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

    Join us to celebrate the opening of three new exhibitions at the IAS: Libia Posada: Everything is Going Right, the first US solo exhibition by the Colombia-based artist and medical […]

  • It’s California Native Plant Month!

    Arboretum 122 Arboretum Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Come to Norrie’s Gift and Garden Shop at the UCSC Arboretum to learn about using California Native Plants in your garden!

  • Student Recital—Maddison Ramirez, soprano

    Music Center Recital Hall 400 McHenry Road, Santa Cruz, CA

    Maddison Ramirez, soprano, presents their Bachelor of Music (B.M.) recital, with music from Renaissance, Romantic, and Modern eras. Accompanied by Luke Shepherd, piano; Faith Lanam, harpsichord, Denali Zia, cello, and […]

    FREE and open to the public
  • Roller Skating Day

    Santa Cruz Roller Palladium 1606 Seabright Ave, Santa Cruz, United States

    Join DSAS Leadership and Involvement and KZSC for a night of music, moves, and retro vibes at the Santa Cruz Roller Palladium! Whether you’re a pro on eight wheels or […]

  • 2026 Right Livelihood International Conference

    Hybrid Event

    The Right Livelihood International Conference is a five-week global conference exploring how education can strengthen democracy, collective intelligence, and just futures. Bringing together Right Livelihood Laureates, students, faculty, and community partners […]

  • ECE 290 Seminar: Speaker Dr. Josh Star-Lack – Photon Counting Detectors for X-Ray Computed Tomography

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    Presenter: Dr. Josh Star-Lack, Principal Scientist and Research Manager, Varex Imaging Inc Description: X-ray computed tomography (CT) provides rapid, detailed 3D imaging of internal organs, bones, and vasculature. By enabling the swift diagnosis of cancer, cardiac disease, neurological disorders, and other pathologies, CT has revolutionized medicine—reducing the need for invasive exploratory surgeries and facilitating precise […]

  • BME 80G Seminar: Speaker Dr. Mohammed Mostajo-Radji – How Close Are We to Consciousness in a Dish?

    Jack Baskin Auditorium 191 Baskin Cir, Santa Cruz, CA

    Presenter: Dr. Mohammed Mostajo-Radji, Associate Research Scientist, Genomics Institute UCSC Description: We can now grow small pieces of human brain tissue in the lab, known as brain organoids. These models show many features of early brain development, including different types of neurons and coordinated electrical activity. This progress raises a fascinating question: how close are […]

  • Statistics Seminar: Calibration Weighting-Style Diagnostics for Nonlinear Bayesian Hierarchical Models

    Presenter: Dr. Ryan Giordano, UC Berkeley Statistics Description: Multilevel Regression with Post-stratification (MrP) has become a workhorse method for estimating population quantities using non-probability surveys, and is the primary alternative to traditional survey calibration weights, e.g.~ as computed by raking. For simple linear regression models, MrP methods admit “equivalent weights”, allowing for direct comparisons between […]

  • AM Seminar: Genetically Admixed Groups as a Laboratory for Mathematical Modeling and Discovery

    Jack Baskin Engineering Baskin Engineering 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    Presenter: Dr. Aw, Department of Genetics, University of Pennsylvania Description: Admixed groups consist of individuals descended from two or more historically separated ancestral populations, and they are underrepresented in biomedical studies. Admixed individuals are unique in that they carry mosaics of ancestral segments within their genome, so their genetic information is typically summarized as a […]

  • Job Search – Tap into the Hidden Job Market

    Virtual Event

    This workshop will help you develop a strategy to improve the effectiveness of your job search. We will discuss why networking is important for your job search and how to […]

  • April Slugs and Steins with Professor Gregory O’Malley

    Virtual Event

    The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery, Freedom, and the American Revolution The Escapes of David George: An Odyssey of Slavery and Freedom in the Revolutionary Era describes the […]

  • CMENA’s Annual Concert Featuring Aza

    Woodhouse Brewery 119 Madrone St., Santa Cruz, United States

    CMENA is proud to present AZA for our 2026 Spring concert. AZA weaves the rich musical traditions of North Africa’s Tamazight culture with contemporary global influences, creating a unique and captivating sound. Led by Moroccan-born musician Fattah Abbou, AZA blends the intricate melodies and dynamic rhythms of styles like Ahwash, Rwais, and Gnawa. The band […]

  • Beautiful Universe

    Beautiful Universe in the MAH’s Atrium. Santa Cruz Museum of Art and History. May 21-31, 2026. An astrophotography exhibit by the Department of Astronomy & Astrophysics, UC Santa Cruz. In the 20+ photos, you will see galaxies, novae, supernovae, reflection and emission nebulae, and interstellar dust clouds that give birth to new stars and planets. […]

  • Nursing School Info Session with UPENN and Johns Hopkins

    Humanities 1 Building 257 Cowell-Stevenson Road, Santa Cruz, CA, United States

    University of Pennsylvania and Johns Hopkins Schools of Nursing each offer accelerated nursing programs for individuals looking to transition to the field from non-nursing degrees. 

    We will cover program overview, admissions and career outcomes.

  • Gen AI Dev Tools Bootcamp with AWS

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA

    Are you curious about generative AI development tools and vibe coding? Join us for an excitng in-person boot camp where you will take part in a hands-on lab that will […]

  • Castello, J. (CSE) – Space Mission Simulation From the Outside In

    Engineering 2 Engineering 2 1156 High Street, Santa Cruz, CA
    Hybrid Event

    Robotic space missions often use discrete event simulation to reduce risk in operation. A simulation applies a set of planned activities to a model of mission resources, and the model’s […]